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St. Clare Parish
A Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois 

1411 Cross Street
O'Fallon, Illinois  62269
Phone: (618) 632-3562

Mass Schedule
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00-5:00 p.m.

ST. CLARE SCHOOL
214 W. Third St.
O'Fallon, Illinois  62269
Phone: (618) 632-6327

Sacramental Preparation


St. Clare Parish offers preparation programs for anybody wishing to receive the Sacraments of the Church:


Infant Baptism
Parents should call the Parish Office (632-3562) to sign up. Normally, parents are requested to attend one class about the Sacrament of Baptism. This class need not be repeated in the future. Infant Baptisms are scheduled on an individual basis.

First Reconciliation
Preparation is done during Grade 2. Children wishing to receive First Reconciliation must be attending either St. Clare Catholic School or the Parish School of Religion, as well as participate in the First Reconciliation Preparation Program during the fall. We celebrate First Reconciliation every year during Advent.

First Eucharist
Preparation is done during Grade 2. Children wishing to receive First Eucharist must be attending either St. Clare Catholic School or the Parish School of Religion, as well as participate in the 1st Eucharist Preparation Program during the late winter / early spring months. We celebrate 1st Eucharist every year during the Easter season.

Confirmation
Preparation is done in Junior High. Youth wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must be attending either St. Clare Catholic School or the Parish School of Religion, as well as participate in the Confirmation Preparation Program throughout the school year.

Matrimony
Parishioners who have participated in the parish’s marriage preparation process are welcome to celebrate this sacrament at St. Clare Parish. Couples should contact the pastor at least a year before their desired wedding date to make arrangements.